Student-teacher duo Craig Snyder and Loudon Stearns have turned their class conversations into a collaborative effort to develop tools for music production. They have recently launched two new Max for Live devices.
MPE Envelope is a polyphonic modulation device that lets you move complex rhythmic patterns from one instrument to another in seconds.
Available to purchase for $2 USD, the device allows for transforming patterns algorithmically in order to build complex sequences that would be extremely time consuming to produce using Ableton’s Shaper devices.
Ever loop a MIDI sequence while switching between presets? MPE Envelope lets you do the same thing, but with modulation patterns and MPE presets. Synchronize polyphonic modulations across instrument layers and move beyond internal modulator limitations in pursuit of your sonic vision.
An enhanced version of Shaper’s click-to-map system encourages deeper experimentation with less risk, letting you make A/B comparisons without having to unmap and remap. Parameters always revert to their pre-mapped values when unmapped, while advanced mapping options let you tailor modulation shapes and retrigger settings to match each parameter’s unique characteristics.
The breakpoint editor comes with resizable pop-out editors, oversized hitboxes, and mouse-over animations.
Also available is Swing, a free device that allows you to quantize MIDI notes to an adjustable grid.
We designed Swing to be straight-forward and intuitive. Its simplicity makes it a great starting point for learning to program MIDI Tools. We enthusiastically support our users in exploring and understanding our designs. We document our devices comprehensively to inspire learning and spark creativity among our community.
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